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100 1 _aPaterson, A. B.
_q(Andrew Barton),
_d1864-1941
245 1 0 _aRio Grande's Last Race, and Other Verses
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1995
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_Grande%27s_Last_Race_and_Other_Verses
500 _aRelease date is 1995-08-01
508 _aProduced by A. Light, David M. Medinets, and David Widger
520 _a"Rio Grande's Last Race and Other Verses" by A. B. Paterson is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. The poems encapsulate themes of Australian life, nature, and the spirit of farming and rural culture, featuring various characters and narratives that bring to life the country's unique landscape and experiences. The opening of the collection introduces several verses that highlight different facets of Australian life, beginning with "Rio Grande's Last Race," which tells the poignant story of a fearless rider, Jack Macpherson, as he faces his destiny during a thrilling horse race. The poem employs vivid imagery of the racecourse and the spectral presence of past champions guiding him, setting a tone of tragic heroism. Other verses, such as "By the Grey Gulf-water" and "With the Cattle," expand the narrative to encompass themes of drought and perseverance amid hardship, suggesting a deep connection to the land and its challenging conditions. The opening portion poignantly showcases Paterson’s ability to weave stories about the Australian spirit through engaging characters and evocative verse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAustralian poetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/304
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